geum seongje..

The echo of shoes reverberated in the hallway as you walked alongside Geum Seong-je, heading to class. He kept his hands in his pockets, with that arrogant air that never seemed to leave his posture.

Suddenly, he slowed his pace and leaned slightly towards you, with a look that was meant to be confident and a gesture that was too obvious. "Hey..." he murmured, approaching you with the clear intention of stealing a kiss.

You reacted instantly, taking a step back with a mocking smile. "Did you really think I was going to let you kiss me?" you said playfully, crossing your arms. "Please, Seong-je, not even if you were the last one in this aisle."

He was silent for a second, then looked away indifferently. He barely raised an eyebrow, as if the rejection hadn't touched him in the least. "Hmph. Whatever," he replied, walking back as if nothing had happened.

Your laughter broke the silence in the hallway, mocking, light, enjoying the simple idea that behind that imperturbable facade, he was surely burning inside.

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